Opioid Poisoning Response

With widely increasing numbers of opioid poisonings across Canada , St. John Ambulance is offering this critical, online training program to support all Canadians seeking nasal naloxone administration training.

Course Duration 2 Hours
Course Delivery Instructor-Led, Video Conference
Course Provider St. John's Ambulance
Course Type Instructor-Led, Video Conference

St. John Ambulance, in partnership with Pharmasave RespectRX Pharmacy, is offering this critical, 2-hour online training program to support all Canadians seeking nasal naloxone administration training. After completing this course you will be able to recognize stigma and harm reduction best practices, identify types of opioids and their impact, administer nasal naloxone and develop a self-care plan.

No Naloxone Kits will be provided for the completion of this online course.

Topics covered in the training include:

  • Stigma and harm reduction
  • Types of opioids and their impact on the brain
  • Nasal naloxone administration
  • Personal trauma management

Course Details

Course Type: Instructor-Led, Video Conference
Duration: 2 Hours
P.R.I.D.E. Levels of Pay: Optional
Recertification Required: No
Provided by: St. John's Ambulance
Training Type:

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